Mass. Each kilogram costs what, millions? Hundreds of millions?
There's a small chance that navigation or landing fails in a way that would make those legs useful, and an even smaller chance that they'll save the mission.
Given tight budgets, this is almost certainly not a gamble worth taking
ceejayoz
NASA paid $65M for the launch. It's about 2,000 kilos.
There's a small chance that navigation or landing fails in a way that would make those legs useful, and an even smaller chance that they'll save the mission.
Given tight budgets, this is almost certainly not a gamble worth taking